Ukraine, drones and Russia
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President Donald Trump on Sunday teased what he said would be a "big day" as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prepares for a White House meeting.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet to discuss ending Russia's war. European leaders will also attend to show support for Ukraine.
Russia fired four missiles overnight as well as the drones, the air force said. It said 88 drones were downed and reported impacts at 25 locations in six different regions.
Russia’s illegal seizure of the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine in March 2014 was quick and bloodless, and it sent Moscow’s relations with the West into a downward spiral.
President Trump spoke with reporters while aboard Air Force One ahead of his summit in Alaska with Russian President Vladimir Putin, doubling down that there will be "very severe" consequences for Russia if a peace deal is not reached with Ukraine.
The European political heavy-hitters were left out of Trump’s summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin last Friday.
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The National Interest on MSNRussia’s Air Force Is About to Receive a New Batch of Su-34 Fighter Bombers
Russia has increased production of its Su-34s—and has repeatedly touted the deliveries of additional aircraft to its Air Force.
Italian Air Force F-35As were dispatched to intercept Russian aircraft in its first Baltic Air Policing mission since taking over from the Romanian Air Force.
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The Aviationist on MSNF-35s Escort Putin’s Aircraft on Return Flight to Russia
The Kremlin shared a video shot inside Putin’s presidential aircraft during the return flight to Russia after the Anchorage meeting. On Aug. 15, 2025,